UWTSD Looks Forward to Hosting WorldSkills UK National Finals and Welcoming Competitors to Swansea
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is looking forward to hosting a range of competitions as part of the 2026 WorldSkills UK National Finals at its SA1 Waterfront campus in Swansea during the week commencing November 16.
The University will welcome competitors from across the UK, alongside visiting schools and colleges, as young people showcase their technical skills and compete for national honours. UWTSD will also be supporting two apprentices from industry partner TT Electronics, Finley Williams, and Jaidon Bevan-German, who have secured places in the finals.
Visitors will have the opportunity to see competitors in action on 18 and 19 November, with competitions taking place across a range of technical, creative, and emerging skills areas, including:
- 3D Digital Game Art
- Additive Manufacturing
- Automation
- CNC Machinist ronic Fire and Security Systems
- Graphic Design
- Industrial Electronics
- Industrial Robotics
- Industry 4.0
- Mechatronics
- Renewable Energy
Finley and Jaidon qualified following an outstanding performance in the national qualifying rounds. They will compete against the UK’s top young machinists.
As an official WorldSkills UK Organising Partner for CNC Milling and Additive Manufacturing, UWTSD plays an important role in delivering national competitions that celebrate technical excellence and promote careers in advanced manufacturing.
The event also highlights its growing partnership with TT Electronics, whose Abercynon site manufactures highly engineered electronic components for global markets, including the defence and rail sectors.
Lee Pratt, Advanced Manufacturing Skills Academy Manager at UWTSD, said: “Hosting WorldSkills UK gives us a great opportunity to showcase advanced manufacturing and the skills needed across the industry. We’re looking forward to welcoming competitors and visiting schools and colleges to our SA1 campus and supporting Finley and Jaidon as they take part in the finals.”
Nathan Hicks, Head of Operations at TT Electronics, said: “We’re incredibly proud of Finley and Jaidon for reaching the WorldSkills UK CNC Milling National Finals. Their achievement reflects the dedication, skill, and determination they have shown throughout their apprenticeship, as well as the support provided through our partnership with UWTSD.
“Investing in apprentices is central to developing the next generation of engineering talent, and WorldSkills UK gives them the opportunity to showcase their abilities on a national stage. We wish both apprentices every success in the finals.”
UWTSD’s involvement in WorldSkills UK reflects its commitment to developing technical skills, supporting emerging talent, and working with industry to strengthen the future of advanced manufacturing in Wales.
Further Information
Rebecca Davies
Executive Press and Media Relations Officer
Corporate Communications and PR
Email: rebecca.davies@uwtsd.ac.uk
Phone: 07384 467071